MIDDLESEX FOOTBALL: Dunellen shorthanded

Counting sophomores, juniors and seniors, Dunellen fields a roster of about 30 players.

When the Destroyers take on Metuchen on Saturday, that number will be minus two players.

Junior Andrew Taylor, who was just starting to learn how to run the ball and harness all his talent (170 yards rushing versus McCarrick), broke two bones in his leg in last week’s win over Mater Dei. And, just this past week, Dunellen lost starting guard Matt Hererra.

The Destroyers are in an unusual situation because the team is loaded with talented underclassmen, especially at the skill positions, but six offensive linemen are seniors.

So next season, when all the skill kids are ready to explode running, throwing and catching the ball, the line will have to be rebuilt.